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Stone Mountain, Georgia
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Stephenson High School Band program to foster an appreciation of
good music, to create a positive camaraderie for the students and community, and to build
model citizens through participation in music rehearsals and performances. Students are
offered musical training via Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band,
Marching Band, Instrumental Ensembles, and Advanced Placement Music Theory.
Our History
Over the past several years, the entire Stephenson Band Program have earned local, state
and national awards, including: Superior Band Ratings over the past ten years in GMEA
district events. Marching in the nationally televised 113th Tournament of Roses Parade in
Pasadena, California; the featured guests for the Bands of America Super Regional in
Atlanta, Georgia; Offered an extended invitation by the Chinese government as a guest
performer for the National Festival of Flowers in Beijing, China. Last year, our Wind
Ensemble was selected to perform for the 2005 Georgia Music Educators Association
Convention in Savannah, Georgia as well as being invited to perform at the 2005
Southeastern United States National Honor Band Clinic in Troy, Alabama. 2007 marched in
the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.; and the Macy's Day Parade in New
York. These and many other accomplishments of the Stephenson High School Band
Program are a testament to our student's resilience and thirst for programs that continue to
challenge their personal limits. Currently, graduating band students from the Stephenson
Band Program have been offered over 12 million dollars in music scholarships for various
colleges and universities.